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08-15-2003, 11:33 AM
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electric water pumps
I was looking to put an electric water pump on my 350. I like the CSI water pump, it says it pumps 30-37 GPM. Has anyone here used one before? I was looking for some input, pros and cons and such. If anyone can help that would be great. Thanks Landon
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08-15-2003, 11:43 AM
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Landon,
It's been questioned before whether they actually pump enough water...I have one on my 66 (pic attached) and have cooling problems. However it's a race motor that wasn't designed for steet duty....but after asking several people and doing some research the continual response was that these pumps are for 1/4 mile cars. Thats not to say it won't work...assuming you have a stock motor and a good/large radiator.
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08-15-2003, 11:58 AM
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Why do you want one?On the street you will not lose that much HP.If it is a street truck,I would go with a good belt drive pump.If you want to free up some power,put in a good set of electric fans with a shroud.
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08-15-2003, 12:03 PM
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I was planing on going with the electric fans also. I was going for looks and to save as much hp as possable.
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08-15-2003, 12:06 PM
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Livin' it up.
 
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i've been told you 'can' run them on a street motor as long as things are pretty mild as they dont have nearly the flow of the mechanical models. and for the price tag get yourself a good aluminum one from weiland or someone for half the cost... that way you'll not have overheating issues.
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08-15-2003, 12:20 PM
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That thing looks fast! How fast is it and do you have it on dragtruk.com if not you should have. That site was started by a bunch of dodge guys. I can't wait to get my drag truck done but my chassis man is way slow!
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08-15-2003, 12:47 PM
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MikeT, what kind of fan setup is that?
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08-15-2003, 02:56 PM
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DJRACER:
it's not my truck....rather my Chevelle...don't know how fast...was told 9.40-9.80 by the builder on initial 6 passes....but things like this are always exagerated. 72gmcshorty: The fans on my Chevelle are from Flexalite (http://www.flex-a-lite.com/) twin 14"'s that run all the time...no thermostat. I have twin 14"'s in my truck that are very nice...I can post pics if you want.
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08-15-2003, 07:51 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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The aftermarket industry says that electric water pumps can not really be used on the street. They say when detroit (Or japan probably) switches over to a 32 volt system, (!!!) then electric water pumps will be able to do the job properly.
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